India’s Civilizational Narrative Reshaping its Internal Image and External Positioning

Post-independence Nehruvian ecosystem of India largely ignored its civilizational narrative, instead choosing to project “Indianness” in terms of its relative “progress” in adopting Western values and ideals.

However, over the past decade, as left-liberal narratives have gotten increasingly challenged and India has been witnessing an unprecedented Hindu resurgence, there has been a major paradigm shift

India’s civilizational and cultural narrative is becoming the default frame setter of its internal and external perception.

In the context of India, strategic and civilizational narratives may seem disconnected at first glance, but a closer examination reveals a common thread.

India is increasingly drawing from the strength of its civilization, not just in the sphere of Dharma and culture, but also in the realms of governance.